Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract/Purchase Agreement that will be established through passage of ordinance no. 1194-2018 for Cisco WebX services with Network Dynamics Inc. in the amount of $92,622.00, for a one (1) year term period from July 01, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
The Department of Technology's (DoT) Telephone Services provides Cisco Unified Communications services that support various business functions and allows all city agencies and departments to communicate. Currently the DoT has a need for Cisco WebX services which integrates audio, video, and web conferencing capabilities. These services have been in existence since 2011 and are associated with the Cisco Unified Communications product suite currently in service.
EMERGENCY:
Emergency designation is being requested to continue with services that are necessary to support daily operation activities and to ensure no service interruption.
FISCAL IMPACT:
In 2016 and 2017 the department expended $88,357.50 and $89,931.78 for Cisco WebX services. In 2018, $30,000.00 was established under PO115856 to cover the cost of services through 06/30/2018. Funds were budgeted and are available for this expense within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. The cost associated with this ordinance is in the amount of $92,622.00.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBERS:
Network Dynamics Inc.: F.I.D #: 36- 3941419 C.C. #: Expiration Date: 2/1/2020
DAX Vendor Account #: 007308
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract./Purchase Agreement that wil...
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